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Bird by Bird

Anne Lamott · first published 1994

Mentioned 8 time(s) by 6 guest(s): 3 recommend. · Suggest a correction · Suggest tags

  1. Elizabeth Gilbert on The Tim Ferriss Show (2026-08-08): mention

    “…what do you think it is about Bird by Bird that affected so many people so deeply…”

    How to Start When You’re Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott, and More (#878)

  2. Craig Mod on The Tim Ferriss Show (2025-03-31): mention

    “…And that title is a reference to Bird by Bird, which I think you've talked about before as a book…”

    Craig Mod Returns — Epic Walks in Japan, The Art of Slowness, Digital Detox, Publishing “Impossible” Books, and Choosing Beauty Over Scale (#803)

  3. Chris Beresford-Hill on The Tim Ferriss Show (2024-01-13): mention

    “…but I read a book, I know you know this book called Bird by Bird.…”

    Chris Beresford-Hill — A Master Ad Man on Superbowl Confessions, How to Come Up With Great Ideas, Cold Emailing Mark Cuban, Doing Naughty Things, Poetic Mind Control, Creative Process and Insider Tips, How to Negotiate with Bosses and Clients, and The Power of a Stolen Snickers (#715)

  4. Chris Beresford-Hill on The Tim Ferriss Show (2024-01-13): mention

    “…So I had to read it at school…”

    Chris Beresford-Hill — A Master Ad Man on Superbowl Confessions, How to Come Up With Great Ideas, Cold Emailing Mark Cuban, Doing Naughty Things, Poetic Mind Control, Creative Process and Insider Tips, How to Negotiate with Bosses and Clients, and The Power of a Stolen Snickers (#715)

  5. Eeke de Milliano on Lenny's Podcast (2023-02-02): recommend

    “…Bird by Bird: Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott. It's incredible. So touching.…”

    How to foster innovation and big thinking | Eeke de Milliano (Retool, Stripe)

  6. Daniel Pink on The Tim Ferriss Show (2018-06-26): recommend

    “…So, one of them is Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, one of the greatest things ever.…”

    Daniel Pink (#305)

  7. Mark Bittman on The Tim Ferriss Show (2018-06-19): recommend

    “…I have bought Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott for a number of people who’ve told me they were struggling with writing…”

    Mark Bittman (#205)

  8. Mark Bittman on The Tim Ferriss Show (2018-06-19): mention

    “…I’m a firm believer there are no secrets in Bird by Bird.…”

    Mark Bittman (#205)